Useful Resources for Expatriates in Christchurch

Useful Articles for Christchurch Expatriates

Comparative Study on Cost of Living for Expatriates across Cities by
TDC Trade
The Economic Analysis Division in collaboration with the Census and Statistics
Department has commissioned a private sector agent to collect updated data
for comparing the cost of living for expatriates in seven selected cities,
including Hong Kong, Christchurch, New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei and Shanghai
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Effectiveness of Cross-Cultural Training Programs by David
Gammel Updated!Academic studies have long held that cross-cultural training affords
international sojourners a better chance at succeeding in the host culture.ÿ In
the case of business assignments, there is usually little question as to
the assignee?s technical qualifications and skills to satisfy specific
job tasks associated with the assignment ... Read
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Measuring the Value of International Assignments by Giovanni
Schiuma and Mike Bourne
The use of expatriates represents a key strategic management lever for Multinational
Enterprises (MNEs). Expatriates are used by multinationals to manage global
and local business performance. However, despite the relevant importance of
international assignments multinational organisations are not fully evaluating
the benefits associated with their use ... Read
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A Review of Expatriate Medical Insurance Plans Worldwide by
J Leslie Smith
For new ex-patriots, leaving the USA or Western Europe, to be based in a developing
country, perhaps for some years, it is often a shock to discover that medical
treatment of a reasonable quality is just not available, or very expensive,
in their new location ... Read
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Protecting the Expatriate on Assignment by Frank S. Hardy
One of the most often misused or misunderstood terms in the international benefits
field is "expatriate". Most people know that it does not mean,
of course, a person who is no longer patriotic or a former member of the
New England Patriots football team, but rather a person who is "overseas" ... Read
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How do you know if you are getting your money's worth from an expatriate
assignment by Carrie Shearer
Most companies have one or two expatriates who are cost insensitive. They provide
so much value to the company that any expense to keep that expatriates and
their family in the assignment location is worth it ... Read
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Consequences of extending an assignment by Blair Curtis
Maybe the project isn?t finished, maybe you haven't yet found a replacement
for this particular expat. But adding weeks, months or even years to an assignment
greatly affects the employee and the family ... Read
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Local Living Reduces Expatriate Expense by Julie Cook New!
International assignees haven't usually been thought of as having a sweet deal.
Not only do they have to contend with a multitude of family issues ... Read
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Parenting abroad: advice from an expatriate by Claire Chapman
Making decisions, making compromises, and understanding a child?s needs
are among the lessons the author of Parenting Abroad has learned ... Read
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